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Selma

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Common & John Legend: Glory (Music Video)

Original title

Selma

Year

2014

Running time

123 min.

Country

United States

Director

Ava DuVernay

Screenwriter

Paul Webb, Ava DuVernay. Character: Martin Luther King

Cast

Music

Jason Moran, Morgan Rhodes

Cinematography

Bradford Young

Producer

Co-production United States-United Kingdom;

Paramount Pictures, Cloud Eight Films, Celador Films, Harpo Films, Pathé, Plan B Entertainment

Genre

Drama | 1960s. Racism. Politics. Historical. Based on a true story

Synopsis

The story about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s (David Oyelowo) and the civil rights marches that changed America. The story of Dr. King historic struggle to secure voting rights for all people – a dangerous and terrifying campaign that culminated with the epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, and led to President Lyndon B. Johnson (Tom Wilkinson) signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

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Awards: 2014: Academy Awards: Best Song ("Glory"), Nominated for Best Picture

2014: Golden Globes: Best Original Song - John Legend, Common ("Glory")

2014: National Board of Review (NBR): Freedom of Expression Award

2014: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: New Generation Award

2014: Independent Spirit Awards: 5 Nominations including Best Feature

2014: Satellite Awards: 4 Nominations including Best Picture

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